The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

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 disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

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 raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."