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 gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

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 rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

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 gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."