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 incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

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 compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."