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 flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."