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 finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

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 finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."