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 procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."