ple-, pleini-, plen-, plet-

1. Behaving according to certain accepted standards: "Ralph felt that compliance with school rules was not always convenient for him to follow until he was suspended for being tardy too often.'
2. A tendency to conform with or to agree with the wishes of others: "Elva and Sue found out that their compliances with the company's rules were appreciated and the standards were beneficial for everyone."

1. Referring to something that is said which expresses admiration or praise: Thomas made the most complimentary remarks about Shirley's dress than anyone else at the dance, saying that it was very pleasing for her figure.
2. Concerning something which is given for free: At the bookstore, some complimentary books were given away to the author’s fans with his autograph written on the inside. © ALL rights are reserved.

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To conform by acting in accordance with a request or an order: Susan asked the bank clerk to help her fill out the form and he gladly complied with her desire. 

Lynn strived to comply with the German grammar rules hoping that her teacher wouldn't have to use her red pen too much to point out mistakes on the homework she turned in!

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An expenditure or reduction of resources, strength, vitality, etc.: When there is a depletion of something, its quantity or size decreases and it becomes partially or totally used up, emptied out, etc.

In some areas of the world, droughts have caused depletions of water resulting in great difficulties for the people in those countries to survive.

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A word or phrase which people sometimes say when they are upset, angry, in pain, or being vulgar: Expletives were deleted from the narrative of the interview of the politician by the reporter of the news article.

The use of expletives are appearing on the covers of magazines including those that emphasize female contents.

Swearing or using expletives is so prevalent these days that it is difficult to keep its presence out of some magazines or even TV news.

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1. To come to an agreement or a conclusion or to bring to a successful fulfillment: The family finally implemented their discussion on where to go on vacation the following summer.
2. To put into practice: The two teenagers decided to implement their plan of going to the movies instead of raking the leaves in the garden! © ALL rights are reserved.

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