The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

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 composed is "calm.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."