The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

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 pomp is "showy display.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."