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 precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

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 comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."