The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", 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 commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."