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 extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

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 gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."