The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

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 awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

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 accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."