The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

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 prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

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 defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."