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 mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

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 beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."