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 egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

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 diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."