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 negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

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 frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

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 iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

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 scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."