The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."