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 retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."