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 compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."