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 augment is "to make greater.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."