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 stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

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 unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

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 plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."