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 commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."