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 derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

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 rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."