The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

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 distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."