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 straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

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 disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."