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 untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."