The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

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 absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

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 corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."