The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

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 incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."