The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

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 methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."