The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

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 prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."