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 buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

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 exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."