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 plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

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 ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."