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 civility is "politeness.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

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 anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."