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 garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

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 ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."