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 discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

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 cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."