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 extant is "currently existing.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."