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 combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

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 rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."