The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."