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 illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."