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 perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", 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 melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."