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 procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

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 lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."