The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

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 induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."