The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

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 pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."