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 accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

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 censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

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 flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."