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 aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."