The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."