The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

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 benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."