The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

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 stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."