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 buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

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 naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."