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 advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."