The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

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 punctual is "on time.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

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 penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

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 ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."