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 regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

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 refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."