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 induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."