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 pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."