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 extant is "currently existing.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

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 insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."