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 exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."