The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."