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 straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

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 polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."