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 celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."