The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

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 futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

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 cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."