Sentence Completion

Kudos (n.) are complimentary remarks; expressions of praise.

Scurrilous (adj.) means grossly indecent or vulgar; offensive.

Aplomb (n.) is self-assurance, composure, poise, especially under strain.

To lacerate (v.) is to rip, tear, or mangle.

Pavid (adj.) means timid or fearful.

To admonish (v.) means to reprove kindly but seriously; to warn or counsel; to instruct or remind, as of a forgotten responsibility.

To exhort (v.) means to urge strongly with a stirring argument, appeal, or advice; to make an urgent appeal.

Nominal (adj.) means small, virtually nothing, or much below the actual value of a thing.