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 deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."