The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

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 retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."