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 fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

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 comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."