The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

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 elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

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 genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."