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 regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."