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 gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."