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 avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."