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 flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."