Vocabulary issues

Hi

1-Can you please use the word applause in a sentance...

2-What is the difference between 'backlog' and 'loads of work'?

3-Can I use the word 'lie' for animals too or just 'breed'?

4-What is the difference between 'concidence' and 'by accident'?

5-Is 'deposit' same in meaning as 'in advance'?

6-Is this sentence correct, 'He derives his power from his family'?

7-Is there a verb for the noun 'digestion'?

8-Is 'distinguish' as a verb same in meaning as 'tell the difference'?

9-Does natives use 'gravy' a lot?

10-Is the word 'hatch' only used for eggs?

11-How would the word' hope' would look like when we add ? Is hopping correct'? Though I know it's also mean leaping in one leg...

Million thanks for your tolerance ...........

LB