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 punctual is "on time.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

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 fraud is "trick.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."