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 methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

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 diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."