The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

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 pomp is "showy display.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

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 methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."