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 buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."