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 commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

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 implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."