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 apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

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 fragile is "delicate.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

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 punctual is "on time.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."