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 distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."