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 opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."