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 brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

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 heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."