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 inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."