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 illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

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 cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."