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 heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."