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 cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."