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 extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."