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 fragile is "delicate.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."