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 pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."