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 incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."
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The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
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lenient
prudent
approachable
celebrated
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The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."
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Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts.
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start
duplicity
mundane
frugal
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The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."
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Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult.
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judicious
liability
salvage
repel
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The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."
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Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert.
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frugal
akin
cunning
untenable
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The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."