The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."