The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

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 composed is "calm.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."