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 duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. 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."