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 heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."