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 negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

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 stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."