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 civility is "politeness.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

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 inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."