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 obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

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 pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."