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 drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."