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 interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."