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 insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

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 surplus is "excess.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."