The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

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 brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."