The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."