The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

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 trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

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 conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."