The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

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 raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."