The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

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 buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."