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 derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."