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 retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."