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 regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

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 corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."