The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

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 straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."