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 accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

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 celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

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 combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."