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 drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."