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 preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."