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 induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."