The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."