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 immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."