The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

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 illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."