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 proximity is "closeness.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."