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 colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

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 salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."