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 stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

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 incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."