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 hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."