The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

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 awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."