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 deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

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 demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."