The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."