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 parity is "equality.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

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 insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."