The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

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 extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."