The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."