The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

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 exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."