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 pomp is "showy display.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."