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 melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."