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 ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."