The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."