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 hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."