The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."