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 raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."