The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

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 flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."