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 revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

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 brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."