The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

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 advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."