The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

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 meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."