The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."