The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

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 refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."