The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

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 extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

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 appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."