The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."