The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

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 awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."