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 pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."