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 curtail is "to make less.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

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 frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."