The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

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 clarity is "clearness.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."