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 rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

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 curtail is "to make less.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."