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 abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."