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 punctual is "on time.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

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 mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."