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 hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."