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 egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."