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 distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

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 archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."