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 drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

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 prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."