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 avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."