The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."