The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

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 oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."