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 trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

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 clarity is "clearness.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."