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 melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

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 insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."