The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

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 straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

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 drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."