The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

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 regale is "to amuse.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

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 iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."