The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."