The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."