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 buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

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 benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."