The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."