The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

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 accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."