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 commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."