The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."