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 polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

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 advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."