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 inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."