The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

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 melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."