The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

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 supple is "flexible.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."