The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

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 drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

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 lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."