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 foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."