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 civility is "politeness.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."