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 demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."