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 proximity is "closeness.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

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 heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."