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 eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

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 distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

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 adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."