The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

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 ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."