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 distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."