The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

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 prominence is "importance.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

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 discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

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 advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."