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 antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."