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 promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."