The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."