The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

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 combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."