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 stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

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 entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."