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 gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

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 dubious is "questionable.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

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 sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."