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 augment is "to make greater.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

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 stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."