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 raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."