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 elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."