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 pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

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 cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."