The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

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 defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."