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 intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."