The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

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 insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

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 gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."