The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."