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 parity is "equality.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."