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 solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."