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 curtail is "to make less.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."