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 civility is "politeness.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."