The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

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 corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

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 implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."