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 raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

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 exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

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 exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."