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 liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

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 apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."