The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

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 demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."