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 cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

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 servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."