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 hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."