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 corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

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 abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."