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 aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."