The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."