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 inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

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 anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."