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 demean is "to lower status.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

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 nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."