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 gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

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 opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."