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 condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."