The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

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 unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

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 finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."