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 drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

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 fraud is "trick.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."