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 solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."