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 flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."