The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

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 foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."