The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

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 retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."