The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

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 disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."