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 awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."