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 penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."