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 liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", 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 curtail is "to make less.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."