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 gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

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 belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."