The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

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 retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."