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 disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

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 inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."