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 impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."