The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."