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 appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."