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 scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."