The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."