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 implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

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 frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."