The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."