The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

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 extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."