The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

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 incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."