The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."