The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

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 ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."