The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

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 impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

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 gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."