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 iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."