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 elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

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 solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."