The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

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 punctual is "on time.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."