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 curtail is "to make less.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."