The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

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 clarity is "clearness.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."