The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

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 accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."