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 corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

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 appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."