The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

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 mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

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 accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

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 gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."