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 cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

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 retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."