The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."