The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. 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 corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

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 redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."