The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

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 revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."