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 precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

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 promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."