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 extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."