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 periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."