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 incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

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 surplus is "excess.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

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 derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."