The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."