The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

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 diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."