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 raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."