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 combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

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 demean is "to lower status.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."