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 lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

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 frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."