The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

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 entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

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 opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

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 exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."