The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

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 brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

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 parity is "equality.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."