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 preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."