The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

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 brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

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 trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."