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 retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."