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 gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."