Vocabulary (Letter B Test 1)

Buff can mean to polish with a soft cloth, but as a color adjective, it specifically refers to a dull light yellowish-brown or tan color. This color term originates from the color of buff leather or soft leather made from buffalo skin. The other meanings like 'joke', 'protective gear', or 'cliff' are not standard definitions of buff as a standalone word.

to divert, to entertain

[to sprout, hence show signs of life]

A baton is specifically a short stick or wand used by a conductor to direct an orchestra or musical performance. The term comes from the French 'bâton' meaning stick. While baton can refer to a police officer's club or a relay race baton, in the context of musical terminology, it means the conductor's stick. A 'boat' is unrelated, and 'cane' or 'pennant' are not the primary meanings.

gracious

tired of pleasure, sophisticated