The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."