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 induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."