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 ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."