The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

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 elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."