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 periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."