The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

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 punctual is "on time.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."