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 incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."