The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."