The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

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 equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."