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 heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. 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 servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."