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 mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

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 anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."