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 mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

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 conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."