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 heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

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 fraud is "trick.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."