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 incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

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 repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."