The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

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 compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."