The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."