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 straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."