The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."