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 gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

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 rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."