The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

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 indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."