The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

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 diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

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 inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."