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 comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

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 naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."