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 fraud is "trick.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

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 exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."