The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

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 scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."