The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."