The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."