The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."