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 rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."