The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

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 servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."