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 lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."