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 egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

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 advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

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 catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."