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 epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

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 clarity is "clearness.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

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 obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."