The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."