The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

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 plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

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 meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."