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 retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

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 elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."