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 unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."