The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

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 stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."