The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

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 compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

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 gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

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 belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."