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 demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

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 proximity is "closeness.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."