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 beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."