The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

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 disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

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 augment is "to make greater.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

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 rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."