Let's build a vertical word wall. The prompt word is given a five.

[c=800000]Stronger words are given a 6-10 in ascending order. Weaker words are given 4-1 in descending order. Example: Prompt word: Angry. (5) "Boiling" might be a 6 or 7. "Furious" a 10. Mad might get a 4 or 3. [/c]
Here is the prompt word: Bloviate. (7)
I will add to words on the descending side: Elaborate (6) Expound (5)