The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

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 rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."