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 awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."