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 fraud is "trick.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

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 elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."