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 onset is "beginning.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."