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 genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

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 inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

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 servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."