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 rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."