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 distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."