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 catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

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 parity is "equality.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."