The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

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 surplus is "excess.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

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 surplus is "excess.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."