The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

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 naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."