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 penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

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 composed is "calm.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."