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 straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."