The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

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 mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."