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 cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."