The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

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 raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

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 opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."