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 raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."