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 beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."