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 retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."