The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

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 benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

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 facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."