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 surplus is "excess.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

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 elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."