The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

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 fraud is "trick.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."