The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."