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 periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

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 implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."