The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

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 advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

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 benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."