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 lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."