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 methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

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 disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."