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 serenity is "calmness.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."