The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

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 immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."