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 extant is "currently existing.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

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 discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."