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 hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

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 straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."