The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

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 frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."