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 brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."