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 straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

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 appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."