The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."