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 eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."