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 defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

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 corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."