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 pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."