The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

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 disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

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 stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."