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 catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

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 brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

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 demean is "to lower status.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."