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 foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."