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 demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

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 naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."