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 curtail is "to make less.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."