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 rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."