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 mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

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 implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."