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 gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

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 ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

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 inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

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 adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."