The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."