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 belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

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 interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."