The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."