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 combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."