The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

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 inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

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 foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."