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 belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

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 negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."