The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

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 incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

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 anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."