The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."