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 periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."