The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

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 corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."