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 equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."