The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."