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 flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

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 implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."