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 straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."