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 grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."