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 incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

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 appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."