The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

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 epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

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 incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."