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 benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

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 exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."