The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

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 scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."