The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

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 incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

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 dubious is "questionable.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."