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 accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."