The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."