The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

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 supple is "flexible.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."