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 pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."