The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."