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 rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

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 nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

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 demean is "to lower status.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."