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 corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."