The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

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 extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."