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 lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."