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 mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

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 prominence is "importance.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

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 belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."