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 straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

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 fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

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 appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."