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 hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."