The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."