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 meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."