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 censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."