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 rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

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 mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."