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 pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."