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 duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."