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 liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."