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 exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

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 authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

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 archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

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 intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."