The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

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 serenity is "calmness.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."