The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."