The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

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 scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

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 appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."