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 inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

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 impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."