The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."