The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

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 surplus is "excess.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."