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 meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."