The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."