The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

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 benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."