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 apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

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 combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."