The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

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 periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."