The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

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 lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."