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 stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."