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 penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

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 catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."