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 finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."