The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

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 colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."