The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

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 stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."