The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."