The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."