The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

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 censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

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 antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."