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 authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

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 corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."