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 defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."