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 embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."