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 archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

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 pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."