The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."