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 belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."