The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

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 distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

The definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable." Used in a sentence: The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."