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 pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."