The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

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 commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

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 promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."