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 iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."