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 beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."