The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

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 implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."