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 preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

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 abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."