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 facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."