The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

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 epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."