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 ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."