The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

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 inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."