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 retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

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 rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."