The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

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 procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."