The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

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 colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

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 commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."