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 duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."