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 aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

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 corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."