The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

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 extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."