The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

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 pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."