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 drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

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 moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."