The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

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 demean is "to lower status.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."