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 recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."