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 repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."