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 corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."