The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

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 comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."