The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."