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 composed is "calm.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."