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 avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."