The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."