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 intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", 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 incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."