The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

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 incidental is "minor.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."