The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

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 rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."