The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."