The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."