The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

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 brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."