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 raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

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 flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."