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 retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

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 derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."