The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

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 derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."