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 futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

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 stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."