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 benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

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 insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."