The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

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 lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."