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 conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

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 stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

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 incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."