The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

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 sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."