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 parity is "equality.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

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 incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

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 manifest is "obvious.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."