The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

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 colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."