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 mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

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 derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

The definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable." Used in a sentence: The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."