The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

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 accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."