The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

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 camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."