The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

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 repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."