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 ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."