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 preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

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 defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."