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 rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."