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 ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

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 unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."