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 benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

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 naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."