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 stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."