The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

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 curtail is "to make less.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."