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 repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

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 rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

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 deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."