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 curtail is "to make less.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."