The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."