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 induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

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 surplus is "excess.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."