The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", 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 compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."