The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

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 polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."