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 lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."