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 equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."