1.VANQUISH
verb: come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
For years, Argentina would dominate in World Cup qualifying matches, only to be vanquished by one of the European countries during the late stages of the tournament.
2.archaic
adjective: so old as to appear to belong to a different period
Hoping to sound intelligent, Mary spoke in archaic English that was right out of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice--needless to say, she didn't have many friends.
3.profuse
adjective: plentiful; pouring out in abundance
During mile 20 of the Hawaii Marathon, Dwayne was sweating so profusely that he stopped to take off his shirt, and ran the remaining six miles wearing nothing more than skimpy shorts.
4,tirade
noun: an angry speech
In terms of political change, a tiradeoftentimes does little more than make the person speaking red in the face.
5.ORNATE
adjective: marked by elaborate rhetoric and elaborated with decorative details
The ornate Victorian and Edwardian homes spread throughout San Francisco are my favorite part of the city.
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