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 scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."