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 proximity is "closeness.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."