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 anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."