The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."