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 methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

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 drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."