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 dubious is "questionable.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

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 flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."