The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

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 corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."