The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

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 benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

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 exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

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 flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."