The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

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 combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development 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 stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."