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 epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."