The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

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 censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."