The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

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 exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

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 implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."