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 appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."