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 epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

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 rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."