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 disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."