The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

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 accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

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 adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

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 belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."