The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

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 composed is "calm.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."