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 archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."