The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

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 pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."