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 prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."