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 ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."