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 belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

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 liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."