The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

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 meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."