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 surplus is "excess.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

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 preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."