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 curtail is "to make less.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."