The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

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 regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."