The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."