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 interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

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 demean is "to lower status.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."