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 promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."