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 buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."