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 ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

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 flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."