The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

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 authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."