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 heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."